Chitosan-functionalized polylactic acid scaffold for block-type bone regeneration technique

Bone Regeneration Graft with Polylactic Acid and Chitosan

Invention Patent No. NC2019/0014535, Colombia (Pending)

Polymeric block manufactured by heat and press molding technique from polylactic acid functionalized with chitosan, manufactured as a bone substitute in the block technique promoting in turn the regeneration of bone tissue

Medicine, medical devices, orthopedics and oral surgery; bone regenerative techniques/Health

The invention exhibits biocompatibility characteristics, is biodegradable/bioresorbable, and has osteopromotive properties that add a great advantage by regenerating bone tissue.

It solves the lack of availability of tissues for transplantation, overcoming the need to wait for a donor.
Available for immediate use.
The artificial graft is highly compatible.

University of the Valley

TRL4